The other day, I woke up and spent a bit of time reading my emails, only to discover that I’d been insulted on LinkedIn. The insult came as a response to a comment I made while sharing a great post from my friend and Forbes contributor William Arruda on '7 Parenting Traits that Help Children Succeed At Work.'
The parenting trait that I indicated was my favorite in the list was “humility.” I did so because...

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While much has been made of millennials’ tendency to job hop, there’s another career trajectory they’re embracing: The Break. In fact, one survey found that an astonishing three-quarters of American millennials see themselves taking a career break at some point to take care of kids, older relatives — or just to refresh and recharge.
That has implicatio...

While we all like to believe we're confident in our skills and experiences at work, everyone battles with a level of self-doubt. Interestingly, women's leadership expert Tara Mohr says that confidence means little in this regard. Tara is the author of "Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message," and she describes to Tim Muma the key strategies you should be using to shake off your own self-doubt and the doubts o...

Change of any kind can be challenging, but it can be especially difficult in the workplace. With a variety of personalities, generations, and opinions in one organization, you're going to witness tons of different reactions. Hamish Knox of Sandler Training addresses some key components of his book, "Change the Sandler Way: Understanding the Human Dynamics that Cause New Initiatives to Succeed." He gives Tim Muma the lowdown on...

Though many people focus on the pay gap between men and women, an emphasis on moving women up the corporate ladder serves a greater benefit for all involved. Executive coach Joelle Jay, a principal with the Leadership Research Institute, describes key points from her book, "The New Advantage: How Women in Leadership Can Create Win-Wins for Their Companies and Themselves." Joelle explains to Tim Muma why women have an edge in l...

Note to readers: This is the third post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management challenges that can really make or break workplace relationships.
Each month I’ll tackle a question and provide some advice for managers and millennials (and millennial managers!). I hope the advice I share is helpful for all generations.
Have a question you&rsquo...

Politics is already a sensitive subject at the office. The touchiness has been amplified recently. Yet whether it’s in the office, during happy hour or even on social media, politics will likely come up.
Although it’s easier said than done, plenty of experts maintain you should never discuss politics at work under any circumstances. After all, it can be divisive. You’re talking about people’s world...

Are you struggling to find the formula to attract and retain millennials? If so, you’re not alone. Managers in every industry wonder how to nab high-performing employees and then keep them engaged, productive and satisfied once they’re on the job.
The challenge is doubly confounding when would-be bosses realize they can’t always solve the problem with money. In fact, a bigger salary is not as important to...

Finding a new job is often a challenging and frustrating process, but there are additional obstacles if you've been out of the traditional workforce to take care of your children. Mandy Carter, director of social media for CSI globalVCard, gives all the stay-at-home moms (and dads) tips on being ready to jump back into the workforce. Among other items, Mandy tells Tim Muma about overcoming guilt, keeping your skills up to date...

Note to readers: This is the second post in my new series based on questions I frequently hear about managing millennials — those ongoing management challenges that can really hinder workplace relationships.
Each month I’ll tackle a question and provide some advice for managers and millennials (and millennial managers!). I hope the advice I share is helpful for all generations.
Have a question you’ve be...